Table of Contents


- Original
- Shiny
Pokemon Ratings
Pokemon Stats
PVE Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK | DEF |
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A |
X |
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A |
C- |
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B |
X |
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B |
B- |
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X |
B |
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X |
B |
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X |
A |
PVE Offensive Moves Explanation
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Mud Shot is superior to Metal Claw for STAB and general type effectiveness.
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Bulldoze is slightly superior to Earthquake for weave DPS, but both are optimal for Sandslash.
- Rock Tomb is a poor move in itself and lacks STAB or synergy with Sandslash’s Fast Moves.
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Night Slash has no offensive use.
PVE Defensive Moves Explanation
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Metal Claw has slightly better defensive DPS than Mud Shot.
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All of Sandslash’s charge moves are easily reactable, but Rock Tomb at least has coverage against some Sandslash counters.
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Night Slash can be spammed frequently on defense, and is less likely to be resisted by Grass, Water, or Ice Pokemon.
- Bulldoze is superior to Earthquake for the lower energy cost.
PVE Overview
Sandslash is the little-brother of Ground Types. It wants to be good, but it just doesn't have the muscle needed to achieve its dreams.
PVP Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK |
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A |
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A |
PvP Moveset Explanation
PvP Rating Explanation
Fast Moves
Steel

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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0.70
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0.20
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10.00
|
11.43
|
14.29
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Ground

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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0.60
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0.20
|
11.67
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8.33
|
10.42
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Charge Moves
Ground

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.50
|
0.50
|
0.00
|
1.60 |
22.86
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28.57
|
36.57 |
Ground

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.60
|
0.80
|
0.00
|
1.40 |
38.89
|
48.61
|
54.44 |
Rock

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.20
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0.75
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0.00
|
1.40 |
21.88
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27.34
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30.63 |
Ground

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.20
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0.90
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0.00
|
1.90 |
29.69
|
37.11
|
56.41 |
Elite Charge Moves
Dark

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.20
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0.70
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0.00
|
1.52 |
22.73
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28.41
|
34.44 |
Purified Charge Moves
Normal

.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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0.70
|
0.25
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0.00
|
1.06 |
50.00
|
62.50
|
53.03 |
Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost
Candy | 50 |
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Stardust | 50,000 |
Purification Cost
Candy | 3 |
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Stardust | 3000 |
Other
Female Ratio | 50.0 % |
Male Ratio | 50.0 % |
Flee Rate | 6.0 % |
Buddy Distance | 3 km |
Capture Rate | 20.0 % |
Pokemon Type Chart
Vulnerable
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
Resistant
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39.1% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
Raid Boss Catch Rate
Ground Medal
Normal | Nice! | Great! | Excellent! | ||
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No Berry | - | ||||
Curve | |||||
Razz Berry | - | ||||
Curve | |||||
Golden Razz Berry | - | ||||
Curve |
Pokemon Min/Max CP Values
How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.
A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.
Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.
Stardust | Level | Min CP | Max CP |
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200 | 1 | 28 | 33 |
200 | 1.5 | 59 | 69 |
200 | 2 | 89 | 105 |
200 | 2.5 | 120 | 141 |
400 | 3 | 150 | 176 |
400 | 3.5 | 181 | 212 |
400 | 4 | 211 | 248 |
400 | 4.5 | 242 | 284 |
600 | 5 | 272 | 320 |
600 | 5.5 | 303 | 356 |
600 | 6 | 333 | 391 |
600 | 6.5 | 364 | 427 |
800 | 7 | 395 | 463 |
800 | 7.5 | 425 | 499 |
800 | 8 | 456 | 535 |
800 | 8.5 | 486 | 571 |
1000 | 9 | 517 | 606 |
1000 | 9.5 | 547 | 642 |
1000 | 10 | 578 | 678 |
1000 | 10.5 | 607 | 712 |
1300 | 11 | 635 | 746 |
1300 | 11.5 | 664 | 780 |
1300 | 12 | 693 | 814 |
1300 | 12.5 | 722 | 848 |
1600 | 13 | 751 | 882 |
1600 | 13.5 | 780 | 915 |
1600 | 14 | 809 | 949 |
1600 | 14.5 | 838 | 983 |
1900 | 15 | 867 | 1017 |
1900 | 15.5 | 895 | 1051 |
1900 | 16 | 924 | 1085 |
1900 | 16.5 | 953 | 1119 |
2200 | 17 | 982 | 1153 |
2200 | 17.5 | 1011 | 1187 |
2200 | 18 | 1040 | 1221 |
2200 | 18.5 | 1069 | 1255 |
2500 | 19 | 1098 | 1288 |
2500 | 19.5 | 1127 | 1322 |
2500 | 20 | 1156 | 1356 |
2500 | 20.5 | 1184 | 1390 |
3000 | 21 | 1213 | 1424 |
3000 | 21.5 | 1242 | 1458 |
3000 | 22 | 1271 | 1492 |
3000 | 22.5 | 1300 | 1526 |
3500 | 23 | 1329 | 1560 |
3500 | 23.5 | 1358 | 1594 |
3500 | 24 | 1387 | 1628 |
3500 | 24.5 | 1416 | 1662 |
4000 | 25 | 1445 | 1696 |
4000 | 25.5 | 1474 | 1729 |
4000 | 26 | 1502 | 1763 |
4000 | 26.5 | 1531 | 1797 |
4500 | 27 | 1560 | 1831 |
4500 | 27.5 | 1589 | 1865 |
4500 | 28 | 1618 | 1899 |
4500 | 28.5 | 1647 | 1933 |
5000 | 29 | 1676 | 1967 |
5000 | 29.5 | 1705 | 2001 |
5000 | 30 | 1734 | 2035 |
5000 | 30.5 | 1748 | 2052 |
6000 | 31 | 1763 | 2069 |
6000 | 31.5 | 1777 | 2086 |
6000 | 32 | 1791 | 2103 |
6000 | 32.5 | 1806 | 2120 |
7000 | 33 | 1820 | 2137 |
7000 | 33.5 | 1835 | 2154 |
7000 | 34 | 1849 | 2170 |
7000 | 34.5 | 1864 | 2187 |
8000 | 35 | 1878 | 2204 |
8000 | 35.5 | 1893 | 2221 |
8000 | 36 | 1907 | 2238 |
8000 | 36.5 | 1921 | 2255 |
9000 | 37 | 1936 | 2272 |
9000 | 37.5 | 1950 | 2289 |
9000 | 38 | 1965 | 2306 |
9000 | 38.5 | 1979 | 2323 |
10000 | 39 | 1994 | 2340 |
10000 | 39.5 | 2008 | 2357 |
10000 | 40 | 2023 | 2374 |